*** The 2013 Gym Rats Thread ***

radicalry00 said:
If I was going for a lower rep range then I wouldn't lock out. Tbf if I didn't lock out at the top each rep I could probably bang another 2 plates a side on but I like full ROM and never had any knee problems in the 5 years I've been doing them.
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I'm confused how you could lift more weight if you didn't lock out?

By not locking out and keeping constant tension in the quads, it burns like hell but you will need to lift 'less' weight. I've just started this tactic with pre-fatigued legs for Leg Press because I don't like the pressure in my head from doing this exercise.

I have my feet a little higher and I drive through the heels. Doing it like this with constant tension after doing 10 sets of Front Squats and some Leg Ext is seriously painfull.... fun though :D
 
wedgie said:
How come before the edit you said you do lock your knees? :p
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Don't miss a trick you guys lol.

Chong; Well I find it easier to do more weight whilst not locking out on exercises such as the shoulder press for example. Maybe I'm a freak? I'm pretty confident I could do more weight on the leg press without locking out. Will post a video up next week.

I'll have to now do it now just to save the embarrassment won't I.. :D
 
By the way, I sense from the way you replied to my initial comment, that you thought I was taking a dig and jumping on your back

Not at all, just wanted to point it out as I used to do that exact same thing, but not only does not locking out stress your quads more, which means a better set, it also takes a lot of stress off your knees. It's literally an inch or ltwo less than what you're doing now
 
Steedie said:
By the way, I sense from the way you replied to my initial comment, that you thought I was taking a dig and jumping on your back

Not at all, just wanted to point it out as I used to do that exact same thing, but not only does not locking out stress your quads more, which means a better set, it also takes a lot of stress off your knees. It's literally an inch or ltwo less than what you're doing now
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Cheers Steedie. I didn't mean to come across as defensive as I did. I actually appreciate your criticism. Will not lock out on any heavy movements from now on, especially on the legs.
 
radicalry00 said:
Don't miss a trick you guys lol.

Chong; Well I find it easier to do more weight whilst not locking out on exercises such as the shoulder press for example. Maybe I'm a freak? I'm pretty confident I could do more weight on the leg press without locking out. Will post a video up next week.

I'll have to now do it now just to save the embarrassment won't I.. :D
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radicalry00 said:
Cheers Steedie. I didn't mean to come across as defensive as I did. I actually appreciate your criticism. Will not lock out on any heavy movements from now on, especially on the legs.
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Specifically leg press here dude. You can generally not do heavier weight for reps due to the already extreme weighs your doing. Maybe the first few, but pretty much guarantee that you will struggle to match the 380x10, as the lock out gives a moment to release tension between reps.

Again the leg press is specifically a heavy movement you shouldn't lock out. Shoulder press, bench, etc different matter.

Also, no need to delete posts, this forum is not one of hate so you don't have to delete things.
 
Everyone knows I'm not a fan of leg press. The movement isn't natural. I prefer it to mimic a squat in terms of going wider, knees out and using more of the posterior chain rather than pure quads.
 
on the subject of legs...

when doing bodyweight (no weight at all) squats, I cant seem to keep my back straight. It likes to bend forward to around 45° - I have my feet a tad wider than shoulder width and attempt to go to a 90° bend in the knees. I can keep a straight back if I push up from my tip toes.

without sounding like a little boy/complete noob... how can i get them like this?


I figure its about time I start doing squats to improve my running times :-)

Cheers
 
Begbie said:
Yeah you would've been below me then. Assuming you were in the same year as 3 of our mutal friends.

Place was such a dive :p

Not been back to Broxburn in a long time...
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Yea tis a complete and utter **** :D as is most of West lothian.

I read here that its best to do sprinting after a weights session to deplete muscles of energy so body uses up fat? Can someone tell me how long I should delay eating/ supplementing afterwards?
 
Im trying to work on a Push / Pull / Legs routine for a beginner really like myself.

Am I being too optimistic with the VOLUME with the following (legs is sorted):

Push

Bench Press 3x8
Incline Press 3x8
OHP 3x8
Dumbbell Side Raises 3x8
Dips 3x8
Close grip bench press 3x8


Pull

Barbell Bent Over Rows 3x8
Pull Up's 3x8
One Arm Dumbbell Rows 3x8
Barbell Curls 3x8
Dumbbell Curls 3x8

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Way it would work would be something like:

Monday Push
Tuesday Legs
Wednesday off
Thursday Pull
Friday off
Saturday Push
Sunday Legs
 
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Adam123 said:
on the subject of legs...

when doing bodyweight (no weight at all) squats, I cant seem to keep my back straight. It likes to bend forward to around 45° - I have my feet a tad wider than shoulder width and attempt to go to a 90° bend in the knees. I can keep a straight back if I push up from my tip toes.

without sounding like a little boy/complete noob... how can i get them like this?


I figure its about time I start doing squats to improve my running times :-)

Cheers
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You probably have an ankle flexibility problem.

Read the exercise guide thread.
 
Debating the merits of push/pull/legs routine vs Full Body.

Both have pluses and minuses. I know the Classic Full body is meant to be 3 times a week, but 24hours, just doesnt seem like a lot of recovery time, between workouts.

As my aim is fat loss, do you think a Full Body twice a week, supplemented with cardio and a calorie deficit will work?
 
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